Formolene® 2306A
Formosa Plastics Corporation, U.S.A. - Polypropylene Copolymer

General Information
Product Description

Formolene 2306A is a copolymer of polypropylene designed and formulated for compression molded caps and closure applications. It contains a unique combination of stabilizers, nucleators and antistats that give it an excellent balance of stiffness and impact strength. Formolene 2306A offers advantages in both processing and physical properties over current polypropylenes used for compression molded caps and closures.

General  
Material Status
  • Commercial: Active
    • Availability
  • North America
    • Test Standards Available
  • ASTM
    • Additive
  • Antistatic
  • Nucleating Agents
    • Features
  • Antistatic
  • Copolymer
  • Food Contact Acceptable
  • Impact Resistance, High
    		•  
  • Nucleated
  • Processability, Good
  • Stiffness, High
    • Uses
  • Caps, Closure
    • Agency Ratings
  • FDA 21 CFR 177.1520 1
    • Forms
  • Pellets
    • Processing Method
  • Compression Molding
    •  
    ASTM and ISO Properties 2
    Physical
    Nominal Value
    Unit
    Test Method
    Density
    0.910
    g/cm³
    ASTM D1505
    Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR) (230°C/2.16 kg)
    6.00
    g/10 min
    ASTM D1238
    Mechanical
    Nominal Value
    Unit
    Test Method
    Tensile Strength @ Yield (Injection Molded) 3
    4550
    psi
    ASTM D638
    Tensile Elongation @ Yld (Injection Molded) 3
    5.0
    %
    ASTM D638
    Flexural Modulus (Injection Molded) 4
    1% Secant: 236000
    psi
    ASTM D790
    Impact
    Nominal Value
    Unit
    Test Method
    Notched Izod Impact (73 °F, Injection Molded)
    2.10
    ft-lb/in
    ASTM D256
    Hardness
    Nominal Value
    Unit
    Test Method
    Rockwell Hardness (R-Scale)
    110
     
    ASTM D785
    Thermal
    Nominal Value
    Unit
    Test Method
    DTUL @66psi - Unannealed (Injection Molded)
    248
    °F
    ASTM D648
     
    Notes
    1 When used unmodified for the manufacture of food contact articles, Formolene® 2306A will comply with Food Additive Regulations FDA 21 CFR 177.1520 under the U.S. Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. Such uses are subject to good manufacturing practices and any other limitations which are part of the statute or regulations. These should be consulted for complete details.
    2 Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
    3 2 in/min
    4 0.05 in/min
       
     

    Makes no representation or warranty of any kind, express or implied, with respect to this product, as to merchantability, Fitness for particular purpose or otherwise. The data listed represents average values and are believed to be reliable, They are given for information; no guarantee of their accuracy is made, however, and the product is sold upon condition that purchasers shall make their own test to determinate the characteristics of the product and the suitability of the product for their particular process.